Lake Tawakoni at W. Tawakoni, Texas, will host the second Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail of 2018. The February 17, 2018 event is an opportunity for catfish anglers to compete for cash, prizes and a chance to advance to the Cabela’s King Kat Classic Championship.
There are a couple of important changes to the schedule for 2018. The number of tournaments has gone up to 20, and instead of two Classics there will be only one.
The points division this year will be worth $20,000! First place, based on the most points in the anglers best 5 finishes, will determine who wins $10,000. The other half of the $20,000 will distribute among the next 9 places.
This year’s Classic Championship will be held September 14 & 15, 2018 on the Ohio River at Jeffersonville, Indiana. The total purse at the classic will be $110,000. First place will be a $50,00 boat rig.
The anglers weighing in fish at the 2018 Classic will be doing so in front of 10,000 to 15,000 people because of a county music event that will be held immediately following the Classic. When the last fish is weighed and the winners determined, top Nashville stars will present a concert on the same stage.
It all gets started in February at Tawakoni.
Registration at Tawakoni
Late registration will be held Friday, February 16 the day before competition at Lake Tawakoni Regional Chamber of Commerce, 100 W. Hwy 276, W. Tawakoni, Texas from 5-7 pm. Captains Meeting/Seminar will follow at 7pm. Must be a member of the King Kat Association to fish this event. A one year membership is $30.00. To pre-register go on line to: www.kingkatusa.com or call (502) 384-5924. Legal waters for the event will be: Anglers may fish all of Lake Tawakoni.
Weigh-In Site
The tournament weigh-in will be held at the West Tawakoni City Park, 1208 E. Hwy 276, W. Tawaknoi, Texas. Tournament hours are 6:30 AM until 3:00 PM. All anglers must be in the weigh-in line by 4:00 PM with a 5 fish limit per team. To help preserve the sport only live fish will be weighed in and all fish will be released after the tournament. For a complete list of rules visit our website: www.kingkatusa.com or phone Cabela’s King Kat Headquarters at: (502) 384-5924.
Sponsor and Host Lodging for this Event
The Lake Tawakoni Regional Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome all Cabela’s King Kat anglers and their guest to the area and hope they take the opportunity to enjoy the many attractions in the area. For more information please call: (903) 447-3020 or visit their website at: www.laketawakonichamber.org. Host lodging for the event will be the Anchor Inn Marina, 800 Tomahawk Drive, W. Tawakoni, Texas. For reservations please call (903) 447-2256. The number of rooms may be limited in some areas so it is recommended that participants make their reservations early.
Free Kids Fishing Rodeo
In conjunction with the tournament the Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail will hold the Cabela’s King Kat Kids event on Saturday, February 17 at the West Tawakoni City Park, 1208 E. Hwy 276, W. Tawakoni, Texas. The event is free of charge and open to all youth 12 and younger. Sign up is from 8:00 AM till 9:00 AM with the Kid’s Fishing Event starting at 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. All children will receive a prize just for entering. Bring your favorite rod, reel and bait and show your true fishing ability. All children must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Prizes for winners will be given in two age groups, 0-7 and 8-12. The event is free to all children 12 and under with all participants eligible for a chance to win one of the six, Outdoor Promotions $1,000.00 scholarships.
Be sure to check out the King Kat website at: www.kingkatusa.com and follow the day to day happening on Cabela’s King Kat Facebook Page.
